Well, after two Strep tests that came back negative and drawing blood to double check that I don't have an infection, the docs think I probably have some sort of thrush growing back there. As gross as it seems, I probably got it when taking prednisone for Bronchitis earlier. The prednisone lowered my natural immune system, being an immuno-suppressing drug, and allowed the natural amount of yeast cells growing in the throat to multiply unchecked, thus getting out of hand and becoming thrush. I have an anti-fungal mouthwash that I am using for the next 14 or so days. It should clear up long before then I hope. In the meantime, I have a lidocaine mouthwash I can use to numb any pain and discomfort I have.